PRESS RELEASE: New York State pursues uniform, national ballast water requirements

In comments filed today with the Environmental Protection Agency, DEC Commissioner Joseph Martens indicated that New York will pursue a uniform, national ballast water standard that will leave in place the EPA’s current standards... 

BUFFALO NEWS: Sheriff’s takeover of transit police eyed

The officers patrolling Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Metro Bus and Metro Rail could soon be wearing the uniforms of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. Talks are under way exploring absorbing transit police into... 

BUFFALO NEWS: Concerns aired over prescription drug crisis

Doctors, pharmacists, regulators, lawmakers and parents who lost children to prescription drug addictions all agreed Monday that the state needs to take steps this year to address what is becoming a growing epidemic. What those... 

NIAGARA GAZETTE: Wallenda Gets His Walk

The Niagara Parks Commission will allow tightrope walker Nik Wallenda to walk a wire across the Niagara gorge – a 180-degree turn from its established policy. Commissioners voted Wednesday to allow the stunt during their Wednesday... 

New York State Senate passes tough sentences for sex offenders

The New York State Senate recently passed a bill sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos that would ensure significantly longer prison sentences for serial rapists. Under current law, it is possible for a judge to issue...